Senior Cybersecurity Strategy Planner
Abbott Laboratories, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****Working at Abbott**At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:* Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .* Free medical coverage for employees\* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO* An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution* Tuition reimbursement, the
student debt program and
education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.* A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.* A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.## **The Opportunity**The Cybersecurity Strategy Planner plays a critical role in shaping Abbott’s long‑term security posture by developing forward‑looking strategies, policies, and control frameworks. This role helps safeguard the organization against emerging cyber threats and provides subject matter expertise across the project lifecycle. As part of the Cybersecurity Architecture team within Integrated Security Risk Management, you will influence enterprise‑wide security direction.## ## **What You’ll Work On*** Develop cybersecurity strategies and multi‑year roadmaps addressing current and anticipated security challenges.* Collaborate with stakeholders to author and update cybersecurity policies and control standards aligned to evolving best practices.* Identify emerging risks and contribute to the design of policies, controls, and processes that are:
+ Technology agnostic
+ Based on business requirements, risk profile, and organizational goals
+ Developed with stakeholder input
+ Comprehensive, efficient, pragmatic, and future‑focused* Define business requirements for cybersecurity tools and lead objective evaluations of potential vendor solutions.* Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert on strategic IT project teams.## ## **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience.* 3–8 years of security design and implementation experience.* Experience developing and documenting strategic cybersecurity solution roadmaps.* Ability to explain, advocate for, and address cybersecurity requirements within cross‑functional teams.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build consensus and secure stakeholder buy‑in across business units.## ## **Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s degree (or equivalent).* Certification or equivalent experience with security architecture frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF).* Advanced information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, relevant SANS certifications).* Experience presenting to executive audiences.* Experience in the medical device or life sciences industries.* Experience conducting risk assessments.* Experience in threat modeling.**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:**Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at
and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.**The base pay for this position is**$99,300.00 – $198,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Information Risk & Quality Assurance## **DIVISION:**BTS Business Technology Services## **LOCATION:**United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**United States > Abbott Park : AP14/A/B, United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Not specified## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Not Applicable## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_Spanish.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr
student debt program and
education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.* A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.* A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.## **The Opportunity**The Cybersecurity Strategy Planner plays a critical role in shaping Abbott’s long‑term security posture by developing forward‑looking strategies, policies, and control frameworks. This role helps safeguard the organization against emerging cyber threats and provides subject matter expertise across the project lifecycle. As part of the Cybersecurity Architecture team within Integrated Security Risk Management, you will influence enterprise‑wide security direction.## ## **What You’ll Work On*** Develop cybersecurity strategies and multi‑year roadmaps addressing current and anticipated security challenges.* Collaborate with stakeholders to author and update cybersecurity policies and control standards aligned to evolving best practices.* Identify emerging risks and contribute to the design of policies, controls, and processes that are:
+ Technology agnostic
+ Based on business requirements, risk profile, and organizational goals
+ Developed with stakeholder input
+ Comprehensive, efficient, pragmatic, and future‑focused* Define business requirements for cybersecurity tools and lead objective evaluations of potential vendor solutions.* Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert on strategic IT project teams.## ## **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience.* 3–8 years of security design and implementation experience.* Experience developing and documenting strategic cybersecurity solution roadmaps.* Ability to explain, advocate for, and address cybersecurity requirements within cross‑functional teams.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build consensus and secure stakeholder buy‑in across business units.## ## **Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s degree (or equivalent).* Certification or equivalent experience with security architecture frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF).* Advanced information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, relevant SANS certifications).* Experience presenting to executive audiences.* Experience in the medical device or life sciences industries.* Experience conducting risk assessments.* Experience in threat modeling.**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:**Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at
and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.**The base pay for this position is**$99,300.00 – $198,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Information Risk & Quality Assurance## **DIVISION:**BTS Business Technology Services## **LOCATION:**United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**United States > Abbott Park : AP14/A/B, United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Not specified## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Not Applicable## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_Spanish.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr